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Background: N-methylthiotetrazole side chain (NMTT) of cefoperazone was attributed to inhibit the vitamin K epoxide enzyme. This mechanism is similar to warfarin; thus, vitamin K was suggested to antagonize the hematological effects of cefoperazone. The literature on critically ill patients receiving cefoperazone and its clinical significance on bleeding diathesis is sparse. Objectives: To assess the incidence of cefoperazone-induced coagulopathy (CIC), its clinical impact on bleeding episodes, and transfusion requirements. Predisposing factors and the role of prophylactic and therapeutic vitamin K were evaluated. Materials and methods: /international normalized ratio (PT/INR), and with bleeding manifestations. Relevant laboratory investigations and specific outcomes were noted for 6 days following therapy. Panel data regression was used to determine predictors of coagulopathy. Results: = 0.23, respectively). Prophylactic vitamin K did not offer any benefit toward preventing INR elevation. Therapeutic vitamin K significantly reduced INR when elevated absolute risk reduction (ARR):57.5% and number needed to treat (NNT):1.7. Conclusion: Results of this study revealed that CIC is not uncommon in ICUs. Based on the findings of the study, we suggest INR monitoring in patients receiving nephrotoxic agents and patients with hypoalbuminemia. We also recommend vitamin K administration in patients with elevated INR. How to cite this article: Gudivada KK, Krishna B, Sampath S. Cefoperazone-induced Coagulopathy in Critically Ill Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit. Indian J Crit Care Med 2023;27(3):183-189.
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